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Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

30" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883961

CAUTION" Before using this

product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

,, SAFETY

o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormI/o 769-08184C

(June21,2013)

WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2

SafeOperationPractices...................... Pages3-6

Assembly.................................... Pages8-12

Operation.................................. Pages13-17

Service&Maintenance...................... Pages18-23

Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page24

Troubleshooting............................... Page26

PartsList................................... Pages28-44

RepairProtectionAgreement.................... Page47

Espa_ol........................................ Page48

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateof purchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefree

repairorfreereplacementif repairisunavailable.

ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon UPPERand LOWERCHUTE

FORASLONGASITISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare

warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipasverifiedbyaSearsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofofpurchase,youwill receiveanew

chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsiblefor thelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredto verifythedefect.

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com

ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid

shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

•Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

•Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat

bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto

usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days

ofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif rentedto anotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179

Engine Oil: 5W-30

Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline

Engine: MTD

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

© Sears Brands, LLC 2

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, ifnot

followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of

yourselfand others.Readandfollow all instructions inthis manual

beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED

ITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents

containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto thesafeoperation

practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,

carelessnessorerroronthe part of the operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.

Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and

throwingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing safety instructionscould

resultinseriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto

personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin

this manualandonthe machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

TRAINING

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe

manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto dosocan

resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual

inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.

Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children

14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation

practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised

byanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.

Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing

patternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfrom themachinewhileit

isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.

Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall

doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which

couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile

performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects

whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot

wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome

entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon

slipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines

with electricstartengines.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except

wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto

clearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour

clotheswhichcanignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleorona truckortrailerbedwitha plastic

liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore

filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor

trailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch

equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

at alltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

Neverfuelmachineindoors.

Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow

engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto

anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes

dryerorothergasappliances.

OPERATION

Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing

orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand

feet.

Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits

operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal

injury.

Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returnto thedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety

devicesinplaceandworking.

Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust

containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep

childrenaway.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay

alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do

notoperateon steepslopes.

Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,

walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury

causedbyaricochet.

Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein

frontof the machine.

Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat toofastof

arate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof

yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingornot in use.

Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look

downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.

If the machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,

disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect

thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating

position(behindthehandles).Waituntil theauger/impellercomesto

acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany

adjustments,orinspections.

Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog

chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind

handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.

wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt,thenpull

rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm

towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor

sprainscouldresult.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood

judgment.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost

commoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto

cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE &STORAGE

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

Referto themaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol

leversandstoptheengine.Waituntil theauger/impellercometo acomplete

stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto

preventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervalsto keepthe

machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany

damage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.

Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace

with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe

Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand

compromisesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Referto theadjustmentsectioninthis

operator'smanualfor instructions.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe

environment.

Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrommachineand

preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilot light suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season

storage.

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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace

if necessary.

Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.

Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasan Average

Useful Lifeof seven(7)years,or 60hoursofoperation.Attheendof

theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan

authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystems

areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failureto dosocanresultin

accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway. Tampering

with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to

operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factorysetting of engine

governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA

emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified

to operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),

SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould

not beusedonornear any unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor

grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a

sparkarrestormeeting applicable localorstate laws(if any).

Ira sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbemaintainedin effective working order

bythe operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section

4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar

laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.

Asparkarrestorfor the muffler is availablethroughyour nearestSearsParts

andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before

attempting to assemble and operate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and

muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

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NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrom

behindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnow

thrower,facingthehandlepanel).

Removing FromCarton

1. Cutthe cornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflat on theground.Remove

anddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethe snowthroweroutof thecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly

1. Observethe lowerrearareaof thesnowthrowerto besurebothcablesare

alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.

a. Placetheshift [everintheF6position.

b. Puffupandbackonupperhandleasshownin Figure1.Asyouare

raisingthehandleupward,makesurethat bothendsof thecenter

cablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets.SeeFigure2.Align

upperhandlewith thelowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.Remove

anddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packaging

purposesonly.

2. Removecotterpin, wingnut,andhexscrewfromchutecontrolheadand

clevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.SeeFigure3.

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3. Inserttheroundendofthechutecontrolrodintoinputofchutecontrol

head.Pushrodasfar intothechutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe

holesintherodpointingupward.SeeFigure4.

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodispositionedunder

handlepanel.Securechutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwithclevis

pinandbow-tiecotterpinremovedinstep1.SeeFigure5.

5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadbyinstallinghexboltandwing nut.See

Figure6.

6. Inserttheotherendof thechutecontrolrodinto theinputshaftbelowthe

handlepanel.Makesureto lineuptheflat endof therodandthe flat end

ofthe inputshaft.Youmayneedto rotatetherodarounduntil thesetwo

surfaceslineup.SeeFigure7.

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8.

Pushthechutecontrolrodtowardthecontrolpane[until theholeintherod

linesupwith themiddleholeinthechutecontrolinputandinsertthecotter

pin.SeeFigure&

NOTE:Thereisareferenceholeprovidedat rearendof controlrodto help

knowwhenholesarevertical

NOTE:Theholefurthestfromthechutecontrolheadisusedto achieve

furtherengagementofthechutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftifrequired.

Referto theMaintenance& AdjustmentssectionforChuteControlRod

adjustment.

Theholeclosestto the chutecontrolheadisusedfor manualmovementof

thechuteassemblyif required.Refertothe Controls& Featuressection.

Checkthat thecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideontopof

theengine.SeeFigure9.

NOTE:Forsmoothestoperation,thecablesshouldall beto the left ofthe

chutecontrolrod.

Set-Up

ShearPins

Holesarelocatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpinstorage.See

Figure10.RefertotheOperationsectionformoreinformationregardingshearpin

replacement.

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ChuteClean-OutTool f

Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedto thetopoftheaugerhousingwith amounting

clip.SeeFigure11.Thetoolisdesignedto cleara chuteassemblyof iceandsnow.

Thisitem isfastenedwith acabletieat thefactory.Cutthe cabletie before

operatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchute assembly.Shutoff engine

and remainbehindhandlesuntil all moving partshavestoppedbefore

usingthe clean-outtool to clearthechute assembly.

Drift Cutters

2.

3.

Removethetwo screwsandwingknobsthatsecureeachdrift cutter,and

removethemfromthe sidesof theaugerhousing.

Turnthe drift cuttersaroundandpositionthemasshownin Figure12to the

outsideof theaugerhousing.

Attachthedrift cutterswith thescrewsandwingknobsremovedearlier.See

Figure13.

Tire Pressure

Underany circumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.

Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedat all times. Excessivepressure

when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force

sufficient to causeseriousinjury. Referto sidewallof tire for recommended

pressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore

operatingthesnowthrower.Referto thetire sidewall fortire manufacturer's

recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.

NOTL::Equaltire pressureisto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes.

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Skid Shoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat thefactoryfor shipping

purposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operatingthesnowthrower.

it isnotrecommendedthat youoperatethis snowthrower on gravelas

itcaneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor

damageto thesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe

augerhousing.Referto Figure14.

Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareato beclearedisuneven,suchas

agraveldriveway.

flOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keep

theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand

theshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthefour hexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid

shoesto desiredposition.SeeFigure14.

2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundto

avoidunevenwearon theskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

AugerControl

Priorto operating yoursnowthrower,carefully readandfollow all

instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snowthrower is

operating safelyand properly.

Checktheadjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Theaugercontrolislocatedon theleft handle.SeeFigure15inset.When

theaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up" position,thecable

shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,start thesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting

theEngineintheOperationsection.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage

theauger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten(10)seconds

beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up" position,walk to thefront of

themachine.

6. Confirmthat theaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns

of motion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto

theoperator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto

stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.

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7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltontheaugercable

bracket.SeeFigure15.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardto increase

cabletension).

9. Retightenthe upperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

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Drive Control

Shift Lever

JElectric Chute Control (Joystick)

Headlight

Manual

ChuteControl

GasCap _ .\

Chute Assembly \

Drift Cutter

Clean Out

Tool

Auger

Housing

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Augers Skid Shoe

Auger Control

Wheel Steering Control

Muffler

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Recoil Starter Oil Fill

Handle

Oil Drain

Figure

Nowthat youhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it's importantto becomeacquainted

with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure16.

ShiftLever

Theshiftleverislocatedontheright sideofthe handlepanel.Placetheshift

leverintoanyof eightpositionsto controlthedirectionoftravelandground

speed.

Forward

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowest

andpositionsix(6)isthefastest.

Reverse

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F1

R1

Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslowerandtwo(2)

isthefaster. [I 2

Drift Cutters

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Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully insertedin

orderfor the engineto start. Removethekeywhenthe

snowthrowerisnotinuse.

NOTE:Donotturn theignitionkeyinanattempt tostart

theengine.Doingsomaycauseit to break.

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearof theengineandis

activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobto theCHOKE

position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke

plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

ChuteAssembly

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Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal

snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high

standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfalling intothe augersforthrowing.

Meets ANSiSafetyStandards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

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Throttlecontrol

Thethrottle control islocatedon the rear ofthe engine. Itregulates the speedof the

engineand willshut offthe enginewhen moved into the STOPposition.

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _J' 444

engine'scarburetorto aidin cold-weatherstarting. 3X

Recoil Starter Handle

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen

pluggedinto a 120Vpowersource.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/

walloutlet.

OUFill

Engineoil levelcanbe checkedandoiladdedthroughtheoilfill.

Headlight

Theheadlightisonwhenevertheengineisrunning.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.

WheelSteeringControls

Theleft andfightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheundersideofthe

handles.Squeezethefight controlto turn right; squeezethe left controlto turn left.

flOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntil youarefamiliarwith these

controls.

AugerControl

/AUGER

CONTROL

Theaugercontrolislocatedon theleft handle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe

handleto engagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releaseto stop.

DriveControl/Auger ControlLock

fDRIVE

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handleto engagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperatethechute

directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger

controlisengagedsimultaneouslywith thedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease

theaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Release

both controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill

resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.

ElectricChuteControl

ELECTRIC CHUTE

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

CHUTE TILT DOll

CHUTE

ROTATE

LEFT

CHUTE

ROTATE

RIGHT

Theelectricchutecontrol(Joystick)islocatedon therightsideof thehandlepanel.

Tochangethedirectionin whichsnowis thrown,movethejoystickto the

rightorto theleft.

Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivot thejoystick

forwardtotilt thechutedownandbackwardto tilt thechuteup.

SkidShoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed

snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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Manual ChuteControl Clean-OutTool

Proceedasfollowsto utilizethemanualchutecontrol:

2.

Removethe cotterpin fromeitherof theholesfurthestfromthechute

assemblyon thechutecontrolhead.

Pushinthechutecontrolroduntil theholein it linesupwith thethird hole

inthechutecontrolhead.SeeFigure17.

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3. ReJnsertthecotterpinthroughthisholeandthechutecontrolrodasshown

in Figure17.

4. Grasptheindentedportionof thechutecontrolrodandmanuallyrotatethe

chuteto therightorto the left. SeeFigure18.

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Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine

andremainbehindhandlesuntil all moving partshavestoppedbefore

usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtool isconvenientlyfastenedto the rearof theaugerhousing

with a mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly

duringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute

opening:

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclip whichsecuresit to therearof the

augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to dislodgeandscoopany

snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingclipontherearof theauger

housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstart thesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage

theaugercontrolforafew secondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom

thechuteassembly.

Before Starting Engine

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningson the

machineand inthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunit wasshippedwith oilin theengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto

ensureadequateoil intheengine.

NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineona levelsurfacewith theenginestopped.

1. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil filler neck,butdoNOTscrewit in.

3. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstick.If thelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,

with a minimumclassificationof SF/SG)until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh

(H)andlow(L).

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard

startingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Figure 18

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Gasoline Electrk Starter

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlow leadedto minimizecombustionchamber

deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor15%

MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture

ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85

gasoline.

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor

allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere

gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefuel tank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed

properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnot to spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel orfuelvapormay

ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe

engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingof vapor.

Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableand thevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machineindoorsor

while the engineishotorrunning. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

other sourcesof ignition.

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2.

Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcapto fuel.

Afuel levelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure16inset.Be

carefulnotto overfill.Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuel levelindicatorto

allowspaceforfuelexpansion.

Starting TheEngine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts. Donot usea pressurized

starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

flOTEtAllow theengineto warmup forafew minutesafterstarting.Theenginewill

notdevelopfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures.

1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthedisengaged

(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsinto place.Donotattemptto turn the

key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithout thekeyfullyinsertedintothe

ignitionswitch.

Theelectric starter isequippedwith a groundedthree-wire power plug,

andisdesignedto operateon 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.It must be

usedwith a properly groundedthree-prong receptacleat all timesto avoid

the possibilityof electrk shock.Followall instructionscarefully prior to

operatingthe electricstarter. DONOTuseelectric starter in the rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed

electricianif youarenotcertain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot

havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.

1. Pluganextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug

theotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC

outlet inawell-ventilatedarea.

Theextensioncordcanbeany length, but must beratedfor 15ampsat

125volts,groundedand ratedfor outdoor use.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ 11 position.

3. Movechoketo the CHOKE1,'_'1 position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis

warm,placechokeinRUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholein primerbulb

whenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent

holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately

releasestarterbutton. Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload

protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto coolif

electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.If the

enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfora

shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

7. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When

disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendat thewalloutlet beforeunplugging

theoppositeendfromtheengine.

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RecoilStarter

Donot pullthestarter handlewhile theenginerunning.

1. Movethrottle controlto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.

2. Movechoketo theCHOKEI,'#1 position(coldenginestart).If engineis

warm,placechokeinRUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholewhenpushing.

If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen

pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntil itbeginsto resist,then pullquickly

andforcefullyto overcomethecompression.Donotreleasethe handleand

allowitto snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If required,

repeatthisstep.

5. Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe

enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a

shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation, neverleavethe machine

unattendedwith theenginerunning. Turnthe engineoff after useand

removekey.

Stopping TheEngine

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefor afewminutesbefore

stoppingto helpdryoffany moistureon theengine.

1. Movethrottle controlto OFFposition.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethepossibilityof

unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe

keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout thekey.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

ToEngageDrive

1. With thethrottle controlintheFast(rabbit)_ _111position,moveshift lever

into oneof thesixforward(F)positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selecta

speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsandapaceyou'recomfortable

with.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare

comfortableandfamiliarwith theoperationof thesnowthrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnowthrowerwill

move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill stop.

flOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsordirectionof travel)

without first releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowerto a

completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snowthrower'sdrive

system.

ToEngageAuger

Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol

againstthe left handle.Releaseto stoptheauger.

ReplacingShearPins

Eachaugerbladeissecuredto thespiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If

anaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjectoricejam,thepinwill shearoff to prevent

damageto the blade.Ifan augerbladedoesnotturn, checkto seeif itspinhas

shearedoff. SeeFigure19.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#

88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Any damageto

the augergearboxorother componentsasa result of failing to do sowill

NOTbecoveredbyyour snowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturn off the snowthrower'sengineand removethe keypriorto

replacingshearpins.

Figure19

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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

EachUseandevery5hours

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls

andstopthe engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete

stop. Disconnectsparkplug wire and groundit againstthe engineto

preventunintendedstarting.

Ist 5hours

Annuallyor25hours

Annuallyor50hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

I. Engineoil level

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

I. EngineoJl

I. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesandpivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

I. EngineoJl

I. Sparkplug

I. Fuelsystem

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted

maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,

simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

1. Check

2. Tightenorreplace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewith light oil

3. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewith light oil

1. Change

1. Change

1. Runengineuntil itstopsfrom lackof=fuel

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

CheckingEngineOil

Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsandstop

engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.

NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoillevelismaintained.

Whenaddingoil to theengine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity

is1100ml(approx.37oz.).Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh

detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedto meetorexceedU.S.automobile

manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified

SG,SFwill showthisdesignationon thecontainer.

1. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstkkinto theoil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit in.

3. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstick.Iflevelis low,slowlyaddoil until oillevel

registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure20.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing EngineOil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst 5 hoursof operationandoncea season

orevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuel fromtankbyrunningengineuntil thefueltankisempty.Besure

fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure21onnextpage.

Figure20

Tipunitto drainoil intothecontainer.Usedoil mustbedisposedof at a

propercollectioncenter.

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Usedoii isa hazardouswasteproduct. Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot

discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthorities or Sears

ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

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Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended

OilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis37ounces.

(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400

(oc) -30° -20° -10 ° 0°

DONOTusenondetergentoil or 2-strokeengine oil. It couldshorten the

engine'sservicelife.

7. Reinstalltheoilfiller cap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter

handling usedoil.

CheckingSparkPlug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith

sparkplug removed.

Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot

to touchthe muffler.

NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25hoursof operation.Change

thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,

thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removethe

plug.SeeFigure22.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent

wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwith a

wirebrushifit isto bereused.

3. Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending

sideelectrode.SeeFigure23.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.60-

0.80mm).

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark

pluginbyhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress

thewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplug

seatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten 1/8-to

1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

Oil Drain

Plug \

Figure21

SparkPlug

SparkPlugBoot

Figure22

Electrode

Thesparkplug mustbetightened securely.Aloosesparkplugcan become

very hotandcandamagethe engine.

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Figure23

Lubrication "I

GearShaft

Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonceaseasonor afterevery25

hoursof operation.

I. Topreventspillage,removeall fuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it

stops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsontheauger

housing.

3. Removethelowerframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby

removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to thehexshaft.SeeFigure

24.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnotto getanyoilonthealuminum

driveplateorrubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive

system.Wipeoffanyexcessorspilledoil.

Wheels

Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha

multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

AugerShaft

Atleastonceaseason,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spraylubricantinside

shaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft.

SeeFigure25.

ShavePlate and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto

wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenonesidewears

out,theycanberotated180°to usetheotheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenutsthatsecure

eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswith thefourcarriagebolts(twooneachside),

washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure26.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachitto the snowthrower

housing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the

insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure26.

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Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the

figureto thefight andadjusttheshift cableasfollows:

I. Placetheshift leverinthefastestforwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nut ontheshift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure27.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

DriveControl

Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandinthedisengaged"up" position,thecable

shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,ifthereisexcessiveslack

inthedrivecableor iftheunit experiencesintermittentdrivewhileusing,thecable

mayneedto beadjusted.Checktheadjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows:

I. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergentlyforward.The

unit shouldroll freely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthesnowthrower

forward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunit shouldnotroll freely.

3. With thedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshift leverbackandforthbetween

theR2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno

resistanceintheshift lever.

4. If anyof theabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisinneedof adjustment.

Proceedasfollows:

a. Shutoff theengineasinstructedinthe Operationsection.

b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure28.

c. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto

increasecabletension).

d. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.

ChuteControlRod

Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementintheinputshaftunderthe handle

panel,the chutecontrolrodwill haveto beadjusted.Referto Figure29.

Toadjustthisrod,proceedasfollows:

I. Removethe cotterpin fromtheholeclosestto thechutecontrolheadon the

chutecontrolinput.

2. Pulloutthechutecontrolroduntilthe holeinit linesupwith theotherhole

inthechutecontrolinput.

3. Reinsertthecotterpinthroughthisholeandthechutecontrolrod.

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Figure28

Figure29

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AugerControl

Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes

Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheskidshoes.

Belt Replacement

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedasfollows:

I. Topreventspillage,removeall fuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it

stops.

2. Removetheplasticbelt coveronthefront of theenginebyremovingthetwo

self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure30.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure31.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsontheauger

housing.

5. Removetheframecoverfrom theundersideof thesnowthrowerby

removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure32.

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8.

Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt keeper.Referto

Figure33.

Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebeltbetweenthe

supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure34.

NOTE:Engagingtheaugercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationof the

belt.

Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.

flOTE:DoNOTforgetto reinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnectthespring

to theframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Performthe AugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysectionof this

manual.

Drive Belt

flOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order

to replacethesnowthrower'sdrivebelt.Contactthe nearestSearsParts& Repair

Centerto havethedrivebeltreplaced.

FrictionWheelinspection

If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith thedrivecontrolengaged,andperforming

theDriveControlCableAdjustmentfailsto correctthe problem,the frictionwheel

mayneedto bereplaced.Examinethe frictionwheelrubberforsignsof wearor

crackingandreplacewheelifnecessary.

flOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order

to replacethissnowthrower'sfrictionwheel.Ifyourfrictionwheelneedsto be

replaced,contactthe nearestSearsParts& RepairCenter.

Toinspectthefrictionwheel,proceedasfollows:

1. Allowtheengineto rununtil it isoutof fuel.Donotattemptto pourfuel

fromtheengine.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsontheauger

housing.

3. Removetheframecoverfrom theundersideof thesnowthrowerby

removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. Referto Figure32.

4. Examinethefrictionwheelforsignsof wearorcracking.

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If the snowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orif it is theendof thesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto bestored

properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.

PreparingEngine

Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand

gumfromforminginfuelsystemoronessentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein

yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethecarburetor,and

otherfuelsystemcomponents,servicedorreplaced.

1. Removeallfuel fromtankbyrunningengineuntil it stops.Donotattemptto

pourfuelfromtheengine.

2. Changetheengineoil.

3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml)ofcleanengineoil

into thecylinder.Pulltherecoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and

reinstallthesparkplug.

4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.

Applya lightfilm ofoil on anyareasthat aresusceptibleto rust.

Storeinaclean,dryandwellventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat

operateswith aflameorpilot light,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or

clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,orwhere

powertoolsareoperated.

PreparingSnowThrower

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstorageshed,

careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,

coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dryarea.

Inflatethe tiresto the maximumPSI.Referto tire sidewall.

Neverstore snowthrower with fuel intank indoorsor in poorlyventilated

areas,wherefuel fumesmayreachanopenflame,sparkor pilotlight ason

a furnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance.

If possible,avoidstorageareaswith highhumidity.

Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.

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Disconnectthe sparkplug wireandgrounditagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,

disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntil aHmovingparts

havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperation

or while performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.

Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY=HOMP.

Engine fails to start 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Choke control not in CHOKE position.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Faulty spark plug.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

Engine not primed.

Key not inserted.

Extension cord not connected (when

1. Move choke control to CHOKE position.

2. Connectwire to spark plug.

3. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

5. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section.

6. Insert key fully into the switch.

7. Connect one end of the extension cord to the

Engine running erratically/

inconsistent RPM (hunting

or surging)

Excessive vibration

Lossof power

Unit fails to propel itself

using electric start button, on models so

equipped).

1. Engine running on CHOKE.

2. Stale fuel.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

5. Over-governed engine.

1. Loose parts or damaged auger.

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.

1. Drive cable in need of adjustment.

2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

3. Worn friction wheel.

electric starter outlet and the other end to a three-

prong 120-volt, grounded, ACoutlet.

1. Move choke control to RUN position.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3. Drain fuel tank by running engine until it stops. Refill

with fresh fuel.

4.

5.

1.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration

continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &

Repair Center.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent

hole is clear.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and

Maintenance section.

Have drive belt replaced. Contact your Sears Parts &

Repair Center.

Have friction wheel replaced at a Sears Parts &

Repair Center.

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Unit fails to discharge snow

Chute fails to easily rotate

180 degrees

1. Chute assembly clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

2. Foreign object lodged in auger.

3. Auger cable in need of adjustment.

4. Auger belt loose or damaged.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

1. Chute assembled incorrectly.

plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger

housing with clean-out tool or a stick.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug

wire. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool

or a stick.

3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly

section.

4. Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and

Maintenance section.

5. Replace with new shear pin(s).

1. Disassemble chute control and reassemble as

directed in the Assembly section.

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731-2635

684-04057A-0637

710-0347

710-0451

710-04484

710-0703

712-04063

712-04064

712-04065

714-04040

710-0276

926-04012

731-07525

732-04460

736-0174

736-0242

946-04230A

931-2643

738-0143

938-0281

738-04124A

941-0245

941-0309

756-04224

790-00075

790-00080A-0637

918-04165A

684-04267-0691

684-04107-4044

Snow Removal Tool Mount

Impeller Assembly, 12" Dia.

Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5

Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Grl

Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750

Screw, Carriage, 1/4-20, .750, GrS

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon

Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon

Cotter Pin, Bow-tie

Scr., Crg., 5/16-18 x 1.00

Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia

Chute, Adapter 5" Dia

Spring, Extension, .38 OD x 4.59

Washer, Wave, .625 x .885 x .015

Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

Clutch Cable, Auger, 47.23"

Snow Removal Tool

Screw, Shoulder, .498 x .34, 3/8-16

Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17, 3/8-16

Shear Pin, .25 x 1.50

Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID

Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.85 OD

Flat Pulley, Idler, 2.75 OD

Housing, Bearing, 1.85 ID

Bracket, Auger Idler w/Brake

Gearbox Assembly, Auger, 30"

Housing Assembly, Auger 30"

Spiral Assembly, LH

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57.

684-04108-4044

731-04870

736-0188

741-0493A

790-00087A-0637

790-00119-0691

731-05984A

Spiral Assembly, RH

Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00

Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06

Bushing, Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD

Housing, 1" Hex Bearing

Shave Plate, 2.25 x 29.66

Slide Shoe

918-0123A

918-0124A

921-0338

741-0662

710-0642

711-04282

914-0161

715-04021

917-04126

917-0528A

718-04071

721-0325

721-0327

936-0351

736-3084

741-0663

741 -0661 B

936-0159

790-00181-0637

731-04871

920-0284

Housing, Auger, RH Reduced

Housing, Auger, LH Reduced

Seal, Oil, .750 x 1.00 x .125

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .59

Screw, Self-tapping, 1/4-20, 0.750

Axle, Auger, 30"

Key, Hi-pro 3/16 x 5/8

Pin, Dowel, .25 OD x 1.2

Shaft, Worm .75 OD

Gear, Worm 20T

Collar, Thrust

Plug, 1/4 x .437

Seal, Oil, .75 x 1 x .131

Washer, Flat, .760 ID x 1.50D

Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.12

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .925

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.00 x .975

Washer, Flat, .349 x .879 x .063

Drift Cutter

Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 3/16

Wing Nut

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31.

735-04099

711-1268B

946-05067

732-04345

790-00207C

684-04156A

750-04474

914-0126

735-04100

917-04210

941-0245

790-00206A-0637

756-0625

738-0924A

618-06988

618-06987

936-3015

732-04311A

731-05297

916- 0104

736-0188

750-06087

941-0563

938-04180

731-04873

710-0788

790-00527-0691

634-04136-0911

634-04137-0911

710-05339

684-04154B-0637

790-00096A-0637

748-0190

Plug, 3/8 ID

Actuator Shaft

Drive Clutch Cable

Extension Spring

Drive Clutch Cable Guide Bracket

Shift Rod Assembly

Axle Support Tube

Hi Pro Key

Plug, 1/2 ID

Gear, 56T

Hex Flange Bearing

Auger Clutch Cable Guide Bracket

Cable Roller

C Screw, 1/4-28 x 0.375

Dogg Assembly - LH

Dogg Assembly - RH

Washer, Flat

Torsion Spring, .750 ID x .968 Lg.

Spacer

E Ring

Flat Washer, .76 x 1.49 x .06

Spacer

Ball Bearing

Axle

Spacer

TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Shaft Retainer- LH

Wheel Complete - LH

Wheel Complete - RH

Screw, 5/16-24 x 0.75

Friction Wheel Support Brkt. Assy.

Auger Cable Guide Bracket

Spacer

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62.

63.

738-04184A

790-00316-0691

656-04055

918-06072

684-04153C

716-0136

726-0221

790-00183C-0691

932-0264

712-0417A

946-0956C

790-00528-0691

750-0767

712-04065

710-0751

790-00217A-0637

790-00218A-0637

712-04063

712-04064

618-0063A

935-04054

790-00174C

710-04484

710-1652

918-06054

918-06056

711-06117

916-0231

717-05146

717-1209A

736-04581

736-05031

Shoulder Screw

Frame Cover

Friction Wheel Disc Assembly

Drive Shaft Assembly

Friction Wheel Assembly

Retainer Ring

Speed Nut

Wheel Drive Frame

Extension Spring

Flange Nut, 5/8-18

Steering Cable

Shaft Retainer- RH

Axle Spacer

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .620

Speed Selector Pivot Bracket

Speed Selector Shift Bracket

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Friction Wheel Bearing Assembly

Friction Wheel

Friction Plate

Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625

Gear Assembly, Plantry Ring

Carrier Assembly, Plantry Ring

Shaft, Strbl Drv Hex, .812

E-Ring

Gear, Sun, 18T

Gear, 12T

Washer, Thrust, .75 x 1.25 x .03

Washer, Flat, .67 x 1.174 x .02

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684-04112C

731-04894D

684-04250

935-0199A

710-3069

731-04896B

712-04081A

720-0274

710-1233

738-04348

710-04586

749-04190A-0691

710-0572

720-04039

931-04187A

731-05324

931-04653

725-0157

712-04064

732-0193

790-00311B-0637

790-00248C-0637

738-04125

946-04396A

749-04191A-0691

710-04326

732-04219C

631-04133A

684- 04111 B

920-0284

710-04484

749-04138B-0691

732-04238

936-0267

710-04022

936-0264

731-06113

738-04126

Handle Engagement Ass'y RH

Lock Plate

Pivot Rod

Rubber Bumper

Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

Clutch Lock Cam

Shoulder Nut, 1/4-20

Grip

Screw, #10-24 x 0.375

Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625

Upper Handle RH

Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.25

Shift Knob

Handle Panel

Lens

Handle Clutch Lock Assembly- RH

Cable Tie

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Compression Spring

Shift Lever

Panel Bracket

Shoulder Screw

Speed Selector Cable

Upper Handle LH

Screw, #8-16 x 0.50

Clutch Lock Spring

Handle Clutch Lock Assembly - LH

Handle Engagement Assembly LH

Wing Knob

Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75

Lower Handle

Torsion Spring

Flat Washer

Screw, M8-1.25

Flat Washer, .330 x .630 x .0635

Steering Control

Pin, 3/16

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73.

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N/A

716-04036

914-0145

732-04677

731-08947

925-06095

725-06090

710-04329

710-0599

731-08876

710-1652

731-06401

926-04012

756- 04109

736-0505

738-04439

936-0119

684-04169

790-00332-0637

750-04571

732-04308A

710-0672

756-04252

954-04201A

710-0809

790-00208D

748-04112B

750-04477A

710-0654A

750-04303

756- 04113

736-3082A

710-0191

748-04053A

710-1245B

954- 04195A

936-0329

E-Ring

Click Pin

Cable Guide

Handle Panel Cover

LED Light Socket

Electric Chute Harness

Screw, .159 OD x .610

Screw (For ground wire)

Joystick Housing Cover

AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625

Belt Cover

Push-on Nut

Auger Pulley

Flat Washer

Shoulder Screw

Lock Washer

Idler Pulley Assembly

Pit., Cvr.

Spacer

Torsion Spring

Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x 1.25

Pulley Half

Belt, Wheel Drive

TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25

Drive Clutch Idler Bracket

Shoulder Spacer

Spacer

TT Seres Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

Spacer

Pulley Half

Flat Washer

Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1.25

Pulley Adapter

Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 0.875

V-Belt,.500 x 35.00 Lg

Lock Washer

Engine (see breakdown)

MTD Model No. 952Z483-SUB

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738-04367

710-0627

731-06440A

710-04071

684-04310A-0637

736-04446

710-0895

710-04370

731-04427A

918-04932A

710-04187

684-05051

712-3087

714-04040

710-0262

784-5594-0637

712-04063

731-06451

711-04469A

914-0101

936-0159

747-05721

790-00503

Flange Shoulder Screw

Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x .750

Lower Chute

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.0

Chute Support Bracket

Flat Washer, .25 x .630 x .0515

Hi-Lo Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.00

Upper Chute

Electric Chute Gearbox Assembly

Hi-Lo Screw, 1/4-15 x 0.5

Electric Chute Control Assembly

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

Bow Tie Cotter Pin

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.50

Cable Bracket

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Chute Tilt Cable Guide

Clevis Pin

Cotter Pin

Flat Washer, .349 x .879 x .063

Chute Rod

Chute Bracket

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44.

712-04064

710-04373A

911-05752

917-04973A

917-05019

731-07529A

936-0272

741-04388A

741-04453A

790-00342B-0637

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Screw, #12-16 x .75

Shaft, Worm Drive

Gear, Helical

Worm, 2-Start Nylon

Cover, Gear, Chute Control

Wash., Flat, .510 x 1.00 x .060

Bearing, Flange, 1.00 ID

Bearing, Flange, .50 ID

Brkt., Gear, Chute Rotation

710-04509

724-04209

724-04210

731-07868

731-08795

731-08845A

731-08846

731-1313C

938-0849

946-04528B

748-04297A

753-08018±

Scr., AB, #10-16 x 1.25

Motor, Pitch, Chute

Motor, Rotate, Chute

Clip, Cable

Coupler, Electric Chute

Hsg., LH, 4-Way, Chute Control

Hsg., RH, 4-Way, Chute Control

Gde., Cbl., Chute Tilt

Scr., Hex, 5/16-18 x .75

Cbl., Snow, 4-Way, Tall Chute

Ad pt., Pitch, Chute

Chute Kit (Incl. Ref.# 3 & 9)

f Available for warranty coverage only. Contact a Sears authorized

service provider for details.

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710-04915

951-11339

710-04915

951-10757

951-11595

731-05632

951-10637

951-11302

710-04914

951-11181

951-11321

710-04968

951-11338

712-05015

951-11311

710-04915

II _ o 0

Bolt M6x12

Muffler Shield

Bolt M6x12

Throttle Control Knob

Control Panel

Key

Key Switch Assembly

Choke Knob

Bolt M6xlO

Exhaust Pipe Shield

Carburetor Heat Shield

Bolt M6x16

MuFfler Assembly

Nut, M8

Throttle Control Assembly

Bolt M6x12

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131

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135

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710-05392

710-05056

951-11315

951-11316

951-11223

951-14023A

951-10639A

--134

951-11824

951-11304

951-11192

736-04477

712-05015

951-12760A

n/a

736-04638

710-05469

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

ID -o 0

Stud M6-8x100

Stud M6-8x118

Carburetor Intake Gasket

Carburetor Insulator

Carburetor Gasket

Carburetor Assembly

Primer Assembly

Primer Bulb

Heater Box

Choke Assembly

LockWasher

NutM6

Carburetor Rebuild Kit

(In c.i,j,p,q,r,s,t,u,v,x,z)

Choke Shaft

Choke Control Lever Washer

Fuel Shutoff Lever Screw

Choke Plate

Throttle Shaft

Throttle Plate

Gasket

131

33 0136

135--_ 137138__0--_ 138

147-Carburetor Rebuild Kit 139_ _139

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751-11991

951-11906

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951-11970

n_

951-11348

710-04945

951-11349

710-04938

D-o 0

Throttle Shaft Cover

Idle Jet Rivet

Idle Jet Assembly

Idle Speed Adjusting Screw

Primer Pipe

Primer Hose

Primer Hose Clamp

Carburetor Body

Float Pin

Emulsion Tube

Nickel Plated Brass Needle Valve

Main Jet

Needle Valve Spring

Float

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl Mounting Bolt

Fuel Drain Plug Gasket

Fuel Drain Plug

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145- GasketKit- External

146- CompleteEngine

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57

58

59

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62

64

65

66

951-11951

951-11952

951-11953

951-11954

951-12579

951-11956

951-11373

736-04453

714-04077

951-I1958

951-I1365

951-I1342

951-I0307

715-04102

715-04092

951-I1959

951-I1376

736-04545

951-I1283

951-I1577

951-14220

951-I1340

951-11375

710-06061

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Connecting Rod Assembly

Piston

Piston Pin Snap Ring

Piston Pin

Piston Ring Set

Governor Gear/Shaft Assembly

Radial Ball Bearing

Flat Washer

Governor Shaft Clip

Governor Seal

Governor Arm Shaft

Crankshaft Kit (Inc.49,54,55,65,81)

Woodruff Key

Dowel Pin 9 X 12

Dowel Pin 7 X 14

Camshaft Assembly

Crankcase Cover Gasket

Washer

Oil Fill Plug Assembly

O-Ring

Crankcase Cover

Crankcase Cover Kit

(Inc.49,59,60,64-68)

Oil Seal

Bolt M8x38

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68

69

70

71

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

8O

81

140

141

143

144

145

146

710-06062

710-06063

710-04968

951-11320

710-05349

951-11381

951-12073

951-11904

951-11971A

951-11341A

951-11328B

951-11350

736-04440

710-04906

951-11499

951-11968

951-11969

951-10641

951-11330A

951-11331

952Z483-SU B

D - o 0

Bolt M8x45

Bolt M8x35

Bolt M6x16

Oil Tube Support Bracket

Bolt M6x8

Oil Fill Tube O-Ring

Oil Fill Tube Assembly

Dipstick O-Ring

Dipstick Assembly

Crankcase Kit (Inc.49,52,77,81)

Short Block Assembly

(Inc.40-44,48-68,77-81,102,105,106,108

ll0,111,125,131,132,140,141)

Oil Drain Pipe

Drain Pipe Washer 10X16X1.5

Oil Drain Plug Bolt

Oil Seal

Balance Gear Assembly

Bearing

Oil Drain Asm

Gasket Kit - Complete

(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106, 108,125,131-133)

Gasket Kit- External

(Inc.79,108,125,131-133)

Complete Engine

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102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

951-11337

951-11337

951-11962

951-11335

951-12555

951-11329B

715-04097

951-11963

951-10292

951-11212

710-04964

951-11207

710-06064

710-06065

951-11964

951-12077

951-12078

951-12080

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Valve Kit

Valve Kit

Tappet

Push Rod Kit

Cylinder Head Kit (Inc.106,110-112,125)

Cylinder Head Assembly

(Inc.100,101,104,106,108-112,

114-122,125,129-133)

Dowel Pin

Cylinder Head Gasket

Spark Plug/F6Rtc

Muffler Gasket

Exhaust Stud M8x48.5

Muffler Stud Assembly

Bolt MlOxl.25x87

Bolt MlOx1.25x65

Intake Valve Seal

Intake Valve Spring Retainer

Valve Spring

Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126a

126b

127

128

142

144

145

146

951-12081

951-11965

951-11981

710-04962

951-11966

751-11123

751-11124

710-05054

951-11220

951-11967

731-07059

726-04101

951-11317

710-04915

951-11333

951-11330A

951-11331

952Z483-SU B

D _ o o

Exhaust Lash Cap

Push Rod Guide

Rocker Arm Assembly

Bolt, Pivot

Rocker Arm

Adjusting Nut ,Valve

Pivot Locking Nut

Valve Cover Bolt

Valve Cover

Valve Cover Gasket

Breather Hose

Breather Hose Clamp

Cylinder Baffle

Bolt M6x12

Valve Cover Kit

Gasket Kit - Complete

(In c.52,59,65,79,81,106,108,125,131-133)

Gasket Kit - External

(In c.79,108,125,131-133)

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Ignition Coil Assembly

Ignition Coil Bolt

Alternator Assembly

Bolt M6x30

Bolt M6x8

Alternator Wire Clamp Bracket

Flywheel

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Starter Cup

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Blower Housing

Recoil Starter Assembly

Flat Washer

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Fuel Level Indicator

Bolt M8x20

Bushing, Slot

Bushing, Rnd

Fuel Tank Assembly

Fuel Tank Shroud

Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Engine Shroud

Bolt M6x16

Bush

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Fuel Hose Clamp

Bolt M8x14

Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Flange Nut M6

Governor Arm Bolt M6X21

Governor Arm

Governor Spring

Throttle Return Spring

Governor Rod

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FEDERALand/or CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT

YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of

California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS)

warranty on your 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine). In California, new outdoor

equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, outdoor

equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road spark ignition engine regulations). MTD

Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of the outdoor equipment engine.

Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps,

valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.

Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment engine at no cost to you including

diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'SWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment engine is defective, the

part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component is covered for longer than two years by the

Manufacturer's equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply.

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OWNERSWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD

Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer

Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if

your outdoor equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc's distribution center or service center as soon

as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question

regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at

http://su pport.mtd prod ucts.com.

GENERALEMISSIONSWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is: (1)

designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) free from defects in materials and workmanship that

cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service.

Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:

1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for

the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD

Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the

remainder of the period.

2. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period

stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the

period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under

warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.

Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge

to the owner.

4.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to

service the subject engines or equipment.

6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective,

emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.

7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under

warranty of any warranted part.

8. Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of

warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to

the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.

10. Add-onormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofanynon-exemptedadd-onor

modifiedpartsbytheultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaims.MTDConsumerGroupIncwillnotbeliableto

warrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpart.

WARRANTEDPARTS:

The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if

MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that

such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding,

any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty

coverage. Further, the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off-road engine and equipment purchased.

The following emission warranty parts are covered (if applicable):

1. Fuel Metering System

Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)

Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system)

Fuel pump

Fuel tank

2. Air Induction System

Air cleaner

Intake manifold

3. Ignition System

Spark plug(s)

Magneto ignition system

4. Exhaust System

Catalytic converter

SAI (Reed valve)

5. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches

Connectors and assemblies

6. Evaporative Control

Fuel hose

Fuel hose clamps

Tethered fuel cap

Carbon canister

Vapor lines

050790 Rev.A

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Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement_includes:

[] Expertservice byour10,000professionalrepairspecialists

[] Unlimitedserviceand nocharge forpartsandlaboronallcoveredrepairs

[] Productreplacementupto $1500ifyourcoveredproductcan'tbefixed

[] Discountof 25%from regularpriceof serviceandrelatedinstalledpartsnot coveredbythe agreement;also,25%off

regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck

[] Fasthelpby phone- wecallitRapidResolution- phonesupportfromaSearsrepresentative.Thinkof usasa"talking

owner'smanual."

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cancallanytimedayornight,orscheduleaserviceappointmentonline.

TheRepairProtectionAgreementisa risk-freepurchase.If youcancelfor anyreasonduringthe productwarrantyperiod,

wewill provideafull refund.Or,a proratedrefundanytimeafterthe productwarrantyperiodexpires.PurchaseyourRepair

ProtectionAgreementtoday!

Somelimitations and exclusionsapply. Forpricesand additional informationinthe U.S.A.call 1-800-827-6655.

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